The relaxed childbirth programme is a unique way which allows both parents to look forward to enjoying and sharing the birthing experience together.

Whether you are an expectant mother with fears and worries because of a previous pregnancy or birth, or a first time mother needing help to deal with a perfectly natural fear of the unknown, Anne Costelloe will take you gently through the wonderfully calming and relaxing way in which hypnosis can help you to take control of both our fears and the event itself.

A programme of 4 sessions (with a fifth being available if necessary for the father-to-be,) takes you through self-hypnosis training and offers 4 CDs to support you up to and throughout labour and right the way to the beginnings of your new family life.

Anne gives you the option to either manage the birth yourself, from the first contraction to the actual delivery, with self-hypnosis, or to use the pre-recorded CDs which come as part of the programme in the delivery suite.

The programme allows you the flexibility you need to make the right choices for you and your child, to adapt and accept changes to your birth plan, as and when necessary.  Some mothers use it as an additional tool in their birthing experience, others find it is the only pain control they will need during the entire birth.

Using hypnotherapy, mothers-to-be are taught how to relax themselves both before childbirth and during the birth itself and your baby benefits from a more peaceful (and often much faster) arrival too, increasing the natural bonding process for all three of you, for the best possible start to family life.

The expectant Father or Partner

It can be easy to forget the partners of expectant mothers and to underestimate their importance when it comes to the “big day.” They are usually the only people in the delivery suite with the mother and midwife and their help and support can be a big factor in the calmness and comfort of the mum. Fathers and partners are included in the Relaxed Childbirth Programme; calming their pre-birth nerves and helping them to continue to offer support before, during and after the birth. If necessary any particular fears or worries can be dealt with at an additional single hypnotherapy session.

Being induced, Caesarean, Forceps, Ventouse, Episiotomy

This programme works equally well with a “natural” or an assisted birth, whether you are prepared for a surgical procedure or if it becomes necessary during childbirth, you will have the emotional and physical strength to continue to make appropriate choices, regardless of the stage of labour.  Hypnotherapy offers you an emotional detachment from your body which can often mean the difference between feeling out of control and staying calm.

Midwives

Most midwives are fully supportive of hypnosis-supported births; after all their mothers are more relaxed, calmer, more aware of what is going on around them and simply easier to work with.

Be prepared!

Now you can prepare the three most important people for a wonderful experience; The sessions begin at around week 34 but you are welcome to call 07809 204 613 or send an email to anne@pinnerhypnotherapy.co.uk today for more information, or to book a free consultation at any time during your pregnancy.